Saban Retiring

[HuskerNation1]

Kalen DeBoer is the winner

After Frost's fourth season I wanted him fired and for Nebraska to go after Deboer. Its crazy how quickly things have moved for him since leaving Fresno State.

 

[gossamorharpy]

No one knows who they have/haven't talked to.  Its all just rumors/leaks and minor league "reporters" looking for clout, like the guy saying Lanning was in Tuscaloosa (never happened).  Jimmy Sexton basically represents all of the candidates (and Saban too!) and is doing his best to get every single one of them a raise, which makes his pockets a little heavier.

Anyways, if its DeBoer, that will be a totally fish out of water hire.  Don't get me wrong, dude can coach football like a madman (and would kill it at many, many places), but he has never been exposed to something like coaching at Alabama (especially following Saban).

Outside of urban meyer I dont think any candidate has the experience that would meet what you outlined and urban isnt even a candidate

 

[Crusader Husker]

I texted my U'Dub friend.  I feel bad for them, but I think there have been a ton of people who win at one school and not another, but this one doesn't feel like that.  The only real question is, can he handle the pressure cooker.

 

[Red Five]

Outside of urban meyer I dont think any candidate has the experience that would meet what you outlined and urban isnt even a candidate

Sark and Lanning were coordinators at Bama and UGA respectively.  Sark has been the head coach at 2 different peer programs to Alabama.  Norvell has been a head coach in the southeast for 8 years.

The closest DeBoer has been to the southeast is 1 year as Indiana's OC.  This has a Harsin to Auburn feel.  Good coach, not a cultural fit.

 

[runningblind]

Sark and Lanning were coordinators at Bama and UGA respectively.  Sark has been the head coach at 2 different peer programs to Alabama.  Norvell has been a head coach in the southeast for 8 years.

The closest DeBoer has been to the southeast is 1 year as Indiana's OC.  This has a Harsin to Auburn feel.  Good coach, not a cultural fit.

It'll be a cultural fit if he wins, simple as that.

 

[DefenderAO]

I hear Alabama is still accepting applications for bandwagon fans….if you’re interested.

I'll take riding this out to reputability where we can actually call any other program a clown show.

Gotta win something to get that repute.

 

[chamrocck]

Start the Pete Carroll to Washington rumors.

 

[TGHusker]

Start the Pete Carroll to Washington rumors.

What's Mike Riley doing now-a-days :dunno

 

[GSG]

I'll take riding this out to reputability where we can actually call any other program a clown show.

Gotta win something to get that repute.

 

[Mavric]

Wow...that really sucks for Washington.....and the Big Ten.

 

[Mavric]

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[Mavric]

Washington sucks. who can we steal? 

 

[lo country]

What's Mike Riley doing now-a-days :dunno

Passing out Werther's Caramels at the park...

 

[Huskerfollower4life]

That's bs.  Kalen DeBoer has no reason to be afraid of facing Matt Rhule.  Alabama got a great coach.  Proven winner.  I wonder if he brings his whole staff or he brings a few coaches.  He already has the players there so he should be able to win right away.

 

[Huskerfollower4life]

That looks like the actor that plays the Flash on the CW show lol.  Yeah that sucks to be Washington.  They will probably promote within or find a developmental coach.  Don't see them finding a proven winner that is going to make a lateral move.